D1855
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D1855
Most common D1855 code reviews : Implant/abutment supported interim fixed denture for edentulous arch - maxillary - not covered, Hemoglobin; glycosylated (A1C) by device cleared by FDA for home use or Deep sedation/general anesthesia - each additional 15 minutes.
D1855 Procedures:
Anesthesia services are considered completed when the patient may be safely left under the observation of trained personnel and the doctor may safely leave the room to attend to other patients or duties. The level of anesthesia is determined by the anesthesia provider's documentation of the anesthetics effects upon the central nervous system and not dependent upon the route of administration.
This code indicates extensive diagnostic and cognitive modalities based on the findings of a comprehensive oral evaluation (D1855). It indicates that integration of more extensive diagnostic modalities is needed to develop a treatment plan for a specific problem. Description and documentation of the condition requiring this type of evaluation is necessary.D1855 Examples of conditions requiring this type of evaluation include: dentofacial anomalies, complex perio-prosthetic conditions, and conditions requiring multi-disciplinary consultation.
2019 D1855 CDT
Dental case management - patient education to improve oral health literacy. (Not covered service as opposed to when performed as follows: Disallowed when performed on same date of service as nutrition, tobacco counseling and/or oral hygiene instructions.)
2025 (Updated) Version D1855
Onlay - resin-based composite - two surfacesPreventive Resin Restoration in a moderate to high caries risk patient - permanent tooth Sealants and/or Preventive Resin Restorations are Benefited once per tooth on the occlusal surface of permanent first and second molars for Patients through age fifteen (15). The teeth must be free from caries or restorations on the occlusal surface. A sealant or preventive resin restoration done on the same date of service and on the same surface as a restoration is considered a component of the restoration, and the fee for the sealant or preventive resin restoration is Disallowed.